No. 9 Florida State deals Duke women's soccer first ACC loss with 1-0 overtime upset
(10/21/16 5:45am)
The Blue Devils had their chances. Seventeen shots, six of which were on goal, and a penalty kick to boot.
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The Blue Devils had their chances. Seventeen shots, six of which were on goal, and a penalty kick to boot.
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